Hi folks,

Back in an E83. Just picked up a 2 owner 80k miles 2008 3.0d M Sport

That comes on the back of an F25 35d which was a monstrous beast.

The car is going in for a transfer box oil change and check over in my local specialist and he can tell me if I've bought a pup.

Watching for pics 

Very nice 

Just don't use ECO-Pro otherwise you'll think they've given you a 20d 

Lovely - I'll get some of mine up too when it's been cleaned  )

Thanks - yes have already been out and about. Abingdon CARnival this time.

Pics to follow

[quote="G_M_S"] Is there anything it doesn't have? [/quote] :)) yup - heated rear seats and adaptive cruise..... Initial thoughts are very good, I know what you mean about engaging I felt the same about the 30d. The dynamics are really quite soft in comfort mode compared to the E83, even on 20"s ...

Picked it up on saturday, absolutely blown away by the thing and what a difference to the E83. Here's the spec, pics to follow: 1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION 1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION 2NE M LT/ALY WH. 541M,20" 2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS 2TB SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2VG PERFORMANCE CONTROL ...

[quote="RickT"]

Good to see Merc? No, BM! & Ranger.
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<waves> sorry that sad circumstances has brought us back together.

Saw the news on PH - very sad. RIP Matt.

[quote="jason@bwchiptune"]
204bhp and the 218bhp x3 will go to 260-270bhp
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Thanks Jason - still pondering and also thinking about changing to an F25. Have you got a map for the 30d or 35d?

[quote="martin33100"] [quote="Ranger 6"] [quote="Jamee"] Hi Jason, don't suppose any offers on remaps and gearbox updates for a 3.0d 184bhp. [/quote] Dragging this thread back up - Jason, what changes could I expect on an '08 X3 3.0d (218bhp I think). [/quote]I thought the 3.0d X3 would have had the ...

[quote="Jamee"]
Hi Jason, don't suppose any offers on remaps and gearbox updates for a 3.0d 184bhp.
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Dragging this thread back up - Jason, what changes could I expect on an '08 X3 3.0d (218bhp I think).

[quote="fenj66"] when you say "shaved" does that mean that the star marked tyres actually come new with l ess tread on them than a "standard" tyre? if thats the case then fitting a pair of part worn standard tyres would have the same effect wouldnt it? :blink: [/quote] There's a lot of 'guff' on the ...

My roof bars are OEM and with the right fittings for the box they're not what I'd call noisy - but those do look good.

Nice one - my first X3 was a Black one